cadaverous flower at RBlanco, Veracruz

The largest flower in the world bloomed in RBlanco, Veracruz, Mexico last December. Called Amorphophallus titanum (Araceae) or the "cadaverous flower", it measures 2 meters in height (6.5') and weighs 75 kilos (165 lbs) and has the peculiarity of blooming for only three days every 40 years.

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Yes, it's beautiful but the odor. Why do you think that it is called the "cadaverous flower". Right, it smells like one. _______ My desire to be well-informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane.